ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.

UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT EMMANUEL KELLY OJOW, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Nairobi Main Campus | Nairobi, Kenya | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 5 & UNAI 9

" I am honored to be a Millennium Fellow because it allows me to address urgent challenges like climate migration and the plight of internally displaced persons. My passion lies in championing protection and inclusivity for those most vulnerable to the climate crisis. Through this fellowship, I am empowered to collaborate with diverse leaders and create solutions that ensure no one is left behind in the path toward a just and sustainable future. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Eco-Equity
EcoEquity is an innovative and youth centered initiative designed to empower teenagers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. At a time when climate change, environmental degradation, and gender inequality are reshaping global realities, young people stand at the forefront of opportunities for meaningful, lasting change. EcoEquity aims to nurture this potential by creating an inclusive platform where climate education and gender equality intersect.
Grounded in the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 13 (Climate Action) EcoEquity promotes transformative learning experiences that inspire environmentally conscious and socially responsible youth. Through interactive workshops, school outreach programs, peer-led learning circles, and digital learning tools, the project equips teenagers with practical climate knowledge, critical thinking skills, and advocacy strategies.
A central focus of EcoEquity is ensuring that both boys and girls have equal opportunities to lead, participate, and innovate within climate action spaces. By integrating gender-sensitive approaches, the project challenges stereotypes, amplifies girls’ voices, and encourages boys to be allies in building equitable and sustainable communities. This dual lens not only strengthens environmental outcomes but also fosters fairness, respect, and inclusion among young people.
EcoEquity ultimately envisions a new generation of empowered youth who understand the urgency of climate action, appreciate the importance of gender equality, and are prepared to champion sustainable change within their schools, families, and communities. By investing in teenagers today, EcoEquity is shaping the leaders, innovators, and advocates of a resilient and equitable tomorrow.
About the Millennium Fellow
Kelly Ojow is a dynamic youth leader,climate advocate and change maker dedicated to empowering young people as a catalyst for a sustainable future.Kelly is the C.E.O and Founder of Society for Refugees and Youth Africa.An organization that fosters SDGs in Climate,Peace,Health and Gender equality through the provision of Sports,Art, Education, Agriculture and Cultural exchange.It also fosters recreational programs platforms for empowerment and character development for Children/Orphans,Youth,Migrants and Internally Displaced People (IDPs). Kelly drives initiative in leadership, innovation and climate resilience.
Recognized among top global climate influencers, he has successfully mentored over 30+ schools in Kenya donated desks, sanitary towels,and learning materials through the partnership of Safaricom Kenya, Kenya Film Classification Board,Kenya YMCA and many others. Kelly is optimistic that with an opportunity at hand, together with a positive partnership, they can move onward to greater bonds with commitment and proactiveness towards advocating for greater future towards raising a responsible society.








